Adult Programs and Events

UpcomingEvents

WinterReads

Black HistoryMonth Program

CommunityHelp Desk

Women'sResource Center

BookDiscussion

Crafting andArt Programs

Upcoming Adult Programs

Monday, January 14: 1-4pm at MPL

Women's Resource Center staff will be on-site to help with Community Resource Coaching, A friendly ear to share your story with, Personal hygiene and cleaning products, Job search assistance

Sunday, February 103pm at MPL

Join Bright Star Touring Theatre to celebrate the stories of Black American heroes through history. The program
also gives tribute to local heroes who are military veterans. This
family-friendly program is free and refreshments will be provided.

Sponsored by: the Committee for the Preservation of Black History; the Burke County Public Library; the Burke County Genealogical Society; the Burke County Historical Society.

Friday, January 11: 2pm at EBSC

Pre-Registation is Required.

Pre-Register at the East Burke Senior Center.

Wednesday, January 233pm at MPL

Pre-Registation is Required.

Wednesday Mornings atOld World Baking Company in Valdese

Wednesday, January 2from 10am to Noon at Old World Baking Company

Friday Mornings at the Morganton Public Library

Friday, January 11 and Friday, January 25from 10am to Noon at MPL

Open to all ages and skill levels, Needlework in the Morning is a way to meet with fellow knitters, crocheters and anyone who enjoys needlework. Share ideas and hone skills! Just bring your own materials(yarn, needles/hook).

Light refreshments will be provided. No registration necessary. For more information, please call 828-764-9260.

January 1st-February 28th

Play BINGO with books! Cozy up with a variety of good books to win prizes!For every completed BINGO card, you will
be entered into the drawings. Registration Required.

BINGO Cards Available at the Circulation Desks and Online beginning January 1.

YA/Adult Movie Matinee

Saturday, January 12MPL 2pm

2018 | PG | 125 minutesFree movie, popcorn and water.Program is open to all adults and YAs.

January Project:Love "Ewe" Brooch

Monday, January 28- MPL 6pmPre-Registration is Required .

For more information, see the Crafting and Art Programs Tab

VanNoppen Marketing presents

Saturday, February 2: 9am-1pm at MPL

Need help with email, your smart phone, or an online application? Visit the free Community Help Desk at the Morganton Public Library to get help with your personal devices and accounts, or for advice on web technologies.

eBooks, eAudio-books, and more!

Will be discussing

Swimming Between Worldsby Elaine Neil Orr

Wednesday, January 30 2pm at Grace Ridge

Will be discussing

Free Read: Choose any book to read and give a brief review

Tuesday, January 15, at 10:00am at the Valdese Public Library

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Next Help Desk: Saturday, February 2, 2019

Will be discussing

Swimming Between Worldsby Elaine Neil Orr

Wednesday, January 30 2pm at Grace Ridge

Other book discussions will be held throughout the year, and will be announced on our website.

Do you have an idea for a book discussion? Let us know! Call 828-764-9260.

Will be discussing:

Free Read: Choose any book to read and give a brief review

Tuesday, January 15, at 10:00amat the Valdese Public Library

Copies of the book are available to check out on a first come first served basis. For more information, please call VPL at 828-874-2421.

Join us for our monthly book discussion group. Registration is not required.

Upcoming Books:

February - The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
March - First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
April - The Witches:Salem, 1692 by Stacy Schiff

Join us for our monthly craft and art programs.

Wednesday, January 233pm at MPL

Pre-Registation is Required.

Wednesday Mornings atOld World Baking Company in Valdese

Wednesday, January 2from 10am to Noon at Old World Baking Company

Friday Mornings at the Morganton Public Library

Friday, January 11 and Friday, January 25from 10am to Noon at MPL

Open to all ages and skill levels, Needlework in the Morning is a way to meet with fellow knitters, crocheters and anyone who enjoys needlework. Share ideas, experience and hone skills! Bring your own materials.

No registration necessary. For more information, please call 828-764-9260. Download the Flyer

Friday, January 11: 2pm at EBSC

Pre-Registation is Required.

Pre-Register at the East Burke Senior Center.

Monday, January 28 at 6pmMorganton Public Library

Pre-Registration Required

January Project: Love "Ewe" Brooch

Mixed Media combines several different mediums for an art project. All materials provided.

Class size is limited. For more information, please call 828-764-9260.

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